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nipa

noun ni·pa \ˈnē-pə\

Definition of NIPA

:  thatch made of leaves of the nipa palm
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Origin of NIPA

probably from Italian, from Malay nipah nipa palm
First Known Use: 1779

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. nipa
  2. nipa palm
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